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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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